Everton 1-1 Manchester United

Two points dropped for sure! We could have killed the game off in the first half. It was very disappointing watching the guys drop points at Goodison, especially with how well we controlled the game throughout the first half. The Rooney incident (video on full post) might be United's highlight of the 2nd half.

Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra are back in the team after injuries. Carlos Tevez has to start from the bench again. Wes Brown starts ahead of Gary Neville, and Ryan Giggs captains the team. Louis Saha, Phil Neville, and Tim Howard played for United and now against, while Wayne Rooney, looking for his 100th goal, is playing his former team.

As usual, United started slow and they let Everton to have the first few chances. After about 10-15 minutes, United started to pick up the play and controlled the possession. For the rest of the half, the play was inside Everton's half. The pressure finally paid off midway through the half when Giggs put Darren Fletcher through, who slotted the ball through Tim Howard's legs. Many chances were created in the first 45 minutes but Howard stood firm and kept Everton in the game. Rooney could have made it 2-0 but his shot right in front of goal was blocked by Phil Jagielka.

The second half started and the game turned around. Everton gets more possession and looks more dangerous. The game heated up when Phil Neville, having fouled Evra, lunges a late tackle to Cristiano Ronaldo after the whistle was blown. The former Red received a yellow card, and some stern words from former teammates Ferdinand and Giggs.

After the hour mark, Neville turned provider for his team, with a beautiful cross from the right. Ferdinand made a mistake that lead to the chance. Fellaini met the cross and headed home the equalizer.

Things got worse when Rooney was booked for what seems like a fair challenge. His foot was high but he pulled it back when moving in to Arteta. It might have been the fans' reaction that made the referee book him. But when Rooney was walking away from the ref, he kissed the United badge and point out to his former fans. Sir Alex Ferguson pulled him off straight away, worried that he might be sent off.